Q2 Benchmark Places Review

Front

Identify the Great Plains region using the map: Green, Yellow, Pink, Blue

Back

Blue

Front

-Dust Storms
-Low Rainfall
-Land Erosion
What would be the best title for the descriptions listed above?

Back

Physical Features and Climate

Front

Which event marked the end of the conflicts with American Indians?

Back

Battle of Wounded Knee

Front

___ is a manufacturing area known for the steel industry.

Back

Pittsburgh

Front

___ is a manufacturing area known for the meatpacking industry.

Back

Chicago

Front

___ deposits were transported to ___ for steel production.

Back

Iron Ore -- Pittsburgh

Front

What area of the world did Theodore Roosevelt pledge to protect from European military action? Options: Latin America, East Asia, North Africa, The Middle East

Back

Latin America

Front

What ship exploded in Cuba’s Havana Harbor, leading to the Spanish-American War?

Back

USS Maine

Front

Which organization did Jane Addams found?

Back

Hull House

Front

An immigrant was working in a factory with cotton and wool in the 1900s. Where was the factory most likely located?

Back

Northeast

Answer explanation

Northeast (specifically New England) was known for making wool and textiles (cloth).